President Obama meets this morning with the Dalai Lama. That and the day’s other political news in the TPMDC Morning Roundup.
Health insurers are jacking up premiums dramatically in six more states, according to a report from the Obama administration obtained by TPM and set to be released later today to make the case for health care reform.
A New York City councilman allegedly doctored a receipt for a $7 bagel and soda to get a $177 reimbursement from the city.
New Gov. Bob McDonnell reverses protections for gays and lesbians in Virginia.
NASA releases the first images from its Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE):
According to a new poll, the working-class/populist Tea Party Movement is white, rich and college educated.
We get a glimpse into the kind of advice corporate lawyer/lobbyist types in DC are giving their clients about how to take advantage of Citizens United‘s loosening of restrictions on corporate contributions — while avoiding leaving their fingerprints on the cash.
Must Read: How the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Adm. Mullen, changed everything on gays in the military and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.